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The quality of books for 9-12 year-olds has never been higher. Explore enchanted lands such as Narnia, Neverland and Nevermoor; face deadly foes like Count Olaf, Aunt Alberta and the Grand High Witch; make friends with Harry Potter, Tracy Beaker and Tom Gates. From beloved classics to the latest reads, these great books will inspire a love of reading and literature in all children.
Our Best Books for 9-12 Year Olds
Our Best Hardbacks for Older Children
Our Best Paperbacks for Older Children
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Signed and Special Editions
Our Choice of Children's Classic Fiction
Luxury Editions & Gift Books
Great Gifts for Enquiring Minds
Our Choice of Children's Drama and Adventure Stories
Our Choice of Children's Funny Stories
Our Choice of Children's Detective Stories
Our Choice of Children's Science Fiction and Fantasy
Dyslexic and Reluctant Readers
Toys & Games for Older Children
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